US Bridges

Pr 418 0.2 KM over Channel

Poor

Aguadilla Municipio, Puerto Rico · 2 KM South of Aguadilla · Structure no. 019991

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
20 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,100
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 418 0.2 KM over Channel is a concrete slab carrying Pr 418 0.2 KM over Channel in Aguadilla Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older than the Puerto Rico average of 51.2 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 4,100 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,900 by 2025. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesPr 418 0.2 KM
CrossesChannel
Location2 KM South of Aguadilla
RouteState Highway 418
Coordinates18.40212, -67.1554
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 6 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating38.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,100 (2017)
Projected traffic5,900 by 2025
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$96,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 418 0.2 KM over Channel built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 418 0.2 KM over Channel in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2025.

How much traffic does Pr 418 0.2 KM over Channel carry?

About 4,100 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Pr 418 0.2 KM over Channel?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 418 0.2 KM over Channel?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.